What is the key difference between Ticktick MCP and Gtasks MCP?

Ticktick MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Gtasks MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ticktick MCP or Gtasks MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Ticktick MCP and Gtasks MCP free or paid?

Ticktick MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (OAuth 2.0). Gtasks MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ticktick MCP lists 28 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars. Gtasks MCP lists 9 tools with 2 views and 10 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ticktick MCP and Gtasks MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Ticktick MCP vs Gtasks MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ticktick MCP and Gtasks MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Ticktick MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Gtasks MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ticktick MCP if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Gtasks MCP if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Ticktick MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: TICKTICK_CLIENT_ID, TICKTICK_CLIENT_SECRET, TICKTICK_BASE_URL, TICKTICK_TOKEN_URL.
Primary tools included: ticktick_list_projects, ticktick_get_project, ticktick_get_project_with_tasks.

Explore Ticktick MCP Details

Choose Gtasks MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID, GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET, GOOGLE_REFRESH_TOKEN, GTASKS_CREDENTIALS_PATH, GTASKS_TOKEN_PATH, GOOGLE_OAUTH_KEYS_PATH, GOOGLE_TASKS_CREDENTIALS_PATH.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Ticktick MCP Salen-Project Workplace & Productivity	Gtasks MCP Workplace & Productivity
Summary	TickTick MCP server using the official OAuth 2.0 API. Supports creating, listing, updating, completing, and deleting tasks. Includes a natural language skill for automatic task detection in Claude Cowork.	Manage Google Tasks via MCP: list, search, create, update, move, and clear tasks.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ticktick MCP Tools (28)

ticktick_list_projects

List all projects with IDs, names, colors

ticktick_get_project

Get details of a specific project

ticktick_get_project_with_tasks

Get project details + all undone tasks in one call

ticktick_create_project

Create a new project (name, color, view mode)

ticktick_update_project

Update a project's name, color, or view mode

ticktick_delete_project

Permanently delete a project

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Ticktick MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "salen-project-ticktick-mcp": {
      "url": "https://api.dida365.com/open/v1"
    }
  }
}

Gtasks MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gtasks-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@alvincrave/gtasks-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_REFRESH_TOKEN": "YOUR_GOOGLE_REFRESH_TOKEN_HERE",
        "GTASKS_CREDENTIALS_PATH": "YOUR_GTASKS_CREDENTIALS_PATH_HERE",
        "GTASKS_TOKEN_PATH": "YOUR_GTASKS_TOKEN_PATH_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_OAUTH_KEYS_PATH": "YOUR_GOOGLE_OAUTH_KEYS_PATH_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_TASKS_CREDENTIALS_PATH": "YOUR_GOOGLE_TASKS_CREDENTIALS_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Ticktick MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Gtasks MCP belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Ticktick MCP when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Gtasks MCP when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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